Is The Carmelite Order General Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Carmelite Order General Fund as a registered charity (number 268270) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is The Carmelite Order General Fund's charity number?

The Carmelite Order General Fund's charity number is 268270. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 268270?

Search 268270 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does The Carmelite Order General Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Carmelite Order General Fund. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to The Carmelite Order General Fund?

The Carmelite Order General Fund's website listed in our register data is http://www.ocarm.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was The Carmelite Order General Fund previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The Carmelite Order General Fund: The Society of the Little Flower.

When was The Carmelite Order General Fund registered as a charity?

The Carmelite Order General Fund was entered on the register on 14 October 1974.

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The Carmelite Order General Fund

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The Carmelite Order General Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about The Carmelite Order General Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £8,078
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £13,127
Registered charity number: 268270
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aylesford Priory
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.ocarm.org

Quick answer

The Carmelite Order General Fund (number 268270) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does The Carmelite Order General Fund do?

The general objects of the Charity are the advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion, by means of the establishment or furtherance of any charitable works carried on by, or under the control or supervision of members of the Order of Carmelites.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Carmelite Order General Fund

Answers The Carmelite Order General Fund gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record The Carmelite Order General Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 October 1974
Previous names on the register: The Society of the Little Flower
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is The Carmelite Order General Fund registered for?

General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Carmelite Order General Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Carmelite Order General Fund. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to The Carmelite Order General Fund?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Carmelite Order General Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Carmelite Order General Fund as a registered charity (number 268270) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Carmelite Order General Fund's charity number?: The Carmelite Order General Fund's charity number is 268270. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 268270?: Search 268270 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does The Carmelite Order General Fund do?: The general objects of the Charity are the advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion, by means of the establishment or furtherance of any charitable works carried on by, or under the control or supervision of members of the Order of Carmelites.
Does The Carmelite Order General Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Carmelite Order General Fund. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to The Carmelite Order General Fund?: The Carmelite Order General Fund's website listed in our register data is http://www.ocarm.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Carmelite Order General Fund?: The register does not record The Carmelite Order General Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was The Carmelite Order General Fund previously called?: The register lists this previous name for The Carmelite Order General Fund: The Society of the Little Flower.
When was The Carmelite Order General Fund registered as a charity?: The Carmelite Order General Fund was entered on the register on 14 October 1974.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.